What happened on Sunday May 24, 2020?

About May 24th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Thousands of Hong Kong protesters demonstrated against a proposed national security law by China's National People's Congress, expressing deep concerns about potential erosion of the region's autonomy and civil liberties.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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May 24, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 2020:

  • Mass Protests in Hong Kong Against National Security Law Thousands of Hong Kong protesters demonstrated against a proposed national security law by China's National People's Congress, expressing deep concerns about potential erosion of the region's autonomy and civil liberties.
  • Mass Protests in Hong Kong Against National Security Law Thousands of Hong Kong protesters demonstrated against a proposed national security law by China's National People's Congress, expressing deep concerns about potential erosion of the region's autonomy and civil liberties.
  • Iranian Tankers Arrive in Venezuela Amid International Tensions The first of five Iranian fuel tankers entered Venezuelan territorial waters, escorted by Venezuelan military forces. Both Iran and Venezuela issued strong warnings to the United States against potential interference, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions surrounding this maritime delivery.
  • Iranian Tankers Arrive in Venezuela Amid International Tensions The first of five Iranian fuel tankers entered Venezuelan territorial waters, escorted by Venezuelan military forces. Both Iran and Venezuela issued strong warnings to the United States against potential interference, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions surrounding this maritime delivery.
  • Afghan Peace Process Negotiations Continue President Ashraf Ghani announced a strategic initiative to accelerate prisoner exchanges between the Afghan government and Taliban, aiming to create goodwill and progress towards potential peace negotiations. Ghani proposed a reciprocal prisoner release mechanism to build trust and reduce tensions.
  • Afghan Peace Process Negotiations Continue President Ashraf Ghani announced a strategic initiative to accelerate prisoner exchanges between the Afghan government and Taliban, aiming to create goodwill and progress towards potential peace negotiations. Ghani proposed a reciprocal prisoner release mechanism to build trust and reduce tensions.
  • Wagner Group Withdraws from Libyan Frontline Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group strategically retreated from near Tripoli after the Libyan National Army suffered significant defeats. The withdrawal involved three military planes departing from Bani Walid Airport to Al Jufra Airbase, signaling a potential shift in the Libyan conflict dynamics.
  • Wagner Group Withdraws from Libyan Frontline Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group strategically retreated from near Tripoli after the Libyan National Army suffered significant defeats. The withdrawal involved three military planes departing from Bani Walid Airport to Al Jufra Airbase, signaling a potential shift in the Libyan conflict dynamics.
  • Terrorist Attack in Somalia During Eid Festival A devastating car bombing occurred in Baidoa, Bay region during an Eid celebration, resulting in five fatalities and twenty injuries. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in Somalia, with no immediate group claiming responsibility for the terrorist incident.
  • Terrorist Attack in Somalia During Eid Festival A devastating car bombing occurred in Baidoa, Bay region during an Eid celebration, resulting in five fatalities and twenty injuries. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in Somalia, with no immediate group claiming responsibility for the terrorist incident.
  • Joint Counter-Terrorism Operation in West Africa The Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso militaries conducted a coordinated cross-border operation targeting jihadist militants, successfully neutralizing eight suspected terrorists and capturing fourteen others. This operation demonstrates regional cooperation in combating insurgency.
  • Joint Counter-Terrorism Operation in West Africa The Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso militaries conducted a coordinated cross-border operation targeting jihadist militants, successfully neutralizing eight suspected terrorists and capturing fourteen others. This operation demonstrates regional cooperation in combating insurgency.
  • Egyptian Presidential Eid Pardon President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi granted clemency to 3,157 prisoners as part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, a traditional gesture of goodwill and mercy in many Muslim-majority countries.
  • Egyptian Presidential Eid Pardon President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi granted clemency to 3,157 prisoners as part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, a traditional gesture of goodwill and mercy in many Muslim-majority countries.

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May 24, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 24, 2020?


May 24, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 145th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2020 can also be written as 5/24/2020 in the US and as 24/5/2020 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 2020:

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  • Victor Sadler

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May 24, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 24, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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May 24, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 2020 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 2020 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 24, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 2020.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 2020?


Someone born on May 24, 2020 is:

4 years 11 months old,

or 59 months and 15 days old,

or 258 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1811 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 2020?

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